Hills for breakfast, hold the gnats

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Location:

Snoqualmie,WA,

Member Since:

Jan 31, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Boston Qualifier

Running Accomplishments:

Marathon PR: 4:17 at Portland Marathon, Oct. 2007

5K PR 24:37 2009

10K PR 52:58 2010

Have run 22 marathons to date.

No injuries, ever. :)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Qualify for Boston (4:05 for my age/gender) - or, perhaps, to use my desire for a BQ as a way to get in the hated speed work so I don't just get slower and slower over the years. This goal is "under (re)construction" right now, until I figure out whether it is truly what I want. :)

Long-Term Running Goals:

To continue learning about myself and about running, and to enjoy being a fit, happy runner for life. To always know why I am running and the best way to get the most (both mentally and physically) out of my runs. To keep a sense of humor and remain optimistic about myself as a runner. To enjoy running more and more with every passing year.

Personal:

Baby boomer generation. Jogged a little in my 20's and 30's. Started running seriously in 2002. Low-carb runner since January 2010.

I love long runs and cold, cloudy weather. I don't believe in "junk miles." I am an optimist. I adore dark chocolate, fog, my family, and knitting -- not necessarily in that order.

"As every runner knows, running is about more than just putting one foot in front of the other; it is about our lifestyle and who we are." -- Joan Benoit Samuelson

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Miles:	This week:	0.00	Month:	0.00	Year:	0.00
Brooks ST3 Lifetime Miles:						891.35
Vibram Five Fingers KSO Lifetime Miles:						23.77
Brooks ST3 II Lifetime Miles:						965.17
Lunaracers II Lifetime Miles:						198.23
Mizuno Wave Universe 3 Lifetime Miles:						104.14
Asics Piranha Lifetime Miles:						536.83
RunAmocs (Softstar) Lifetime Miles:						16.23
Piranha II Lifetime Miles:						219.53

Sun, Oct 12, 2008

Easy Miles	Marathon Pace Miles	Threshold Miles	VO2 Max Miles	Total Distance
8.46	0.00	0.00	0.00	8.46

Objective: recovery/easy

Weather: High clouds, low 40's F

Woohoo! I'm running again! What a lovely morning, with all the fall colors and crisp air. A bald eagle went right over my head a couple of blocks from home. My only problems were a lot of phlegm (head cold nearly gone), weak legs, and becoming easily winded. I took short walk breaks whenever I felt too breathless, mostly on the hills.

My plan for the week is to take it easy and run by time Monday through Saturday.

Comments

From JD on Sun, Oct 12, 2008 at 14:12:44

That's awesome to see you running again Snoqualmie. Sounds like good weather.

We woke up to two inches of snow and it's still snowing lightly. Fall colors are covered up for the time being. The forecast calls for temps in the 70's by Thursday.

Have a great Sunday!

From Meadow on Sun, Oct 12, 2008 at 15:37:34

Yay, I'm glad you were able to get out there again, I'm hoping to get out there tomorrow.

From Carolyn on Sun, Oct 12, 2008 at 16:45:29

Yeah! I'm glad you're running again. Maybe those deep breaths of the cool fall ear will clear out that phlegm. Have a great running week, but take it easy.

From Kelli on Sun, Oct 12, 2008 at 17:39:49

Oh, take it easy in that cold weather. BRRR!

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